Breakout vs The5ers
On the numbers: The5ers pays the higher profit split; The5ers has the cheaper entry point; Breakout rates higher on Trustpilot. The right choice depends on which of those you weigh most - the rules, pricing and payout detail below is where they really separate.
At a glance
| Breakout | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| TradingBay Rating | 8.0 | 8.8 ★ |
| Category | Crypto | Forex |
| Founded | 2023 | 2016 |
| Profit Split | Up to 90% | Up to 100% ★ |
| Payout Cycle | On demand | Bi-weekly |
| Account Sizes | $5K–$200K | $2.5K–$250K |
| Cheapest Challenge | $20 | $19 ★ |
| Platforms | Breakout Terminal (web, iOS and Android), DXtrade | MetaTrader 5 (Hedge), cTrader |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 |
Which is cheaper at $50K and $100K?
Lowest listed price for that account size, across each firm's challenge types.
| Breakout | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| $25K account | $95 | - |
| $50K account | $180 ★ | $309 |
| $100K account | $330 ★ | $545 |
| $200K account | $660 | - |
Rules head-to-head
Drawdown type is the rule that catches most traders out - read it before the profit split.
| Breakout | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rules grade | A - Minimal restrictions ★ | B - Fair and transparent, but growth is gradual |
| Drawdown type | Static max drawdown anchored to starting balance: Classic 6%, Pro 5%, Turbo 3% | Hyper/Pro Growth: 6% static stop-out from initial balance. High Stakes: 10% absolute max loss. Bootcamp: 5% max loss per step, 4% when funded. |
| Daily loss limit | 3% on every plan, recalculated from balance at 00:30 UTC, equity-based breach | Hyper Growth: 3% daily pause (not a breach). Pro Growth: 3% daily loss = account termination. High Stakes: 5% daily (from higher of balance/equity at server midnight). Bootcamp: 3% daily pause on funded stage only. |
| Profit target | Classic 10%, Pro 12%, Turbo 9% (one phase) | Hyper/Pro Growth: 10%. High Stakes: 10% then 5%; 10% per funded scaling step. Bootcamp: 6% per step, 5% per funded milestone. |
| Consistency rule | None | No fixed best-day percentage; profitable-day minimums serve the same purpose. |
| News trading | Allowed at every stage (no restrictions) | Allowed; bracket strategies around high-impact news prohibited. High Stakes: no new orders within 2 minutes before/after high-impact news. |
| EAs / automation | Breakout Terminal and DXtrade only, no MT5/cTrader EAs. Copy trading only between your own accounts | EAs allowed except tick-scalping, HFT, arbitrage, emulators, copy/coordinated trading - banned EAs void the account without refund. |
| Weekend holding | Allowed - trading is 24/7 | Overnight and weekend holding allowed (indices carry very high weekend swaps). |
| Min trading days | None | - |
| Time limit | None | Unlimited time to pass; accounts inactive for 30+ consecutive days expire. |
Payouts head-to-head
| Breakout | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit split (full terms) | 80% default, 90% with the add-on bought at checkout | Starts at 50/50 (Hyper Growth, Bootcamp), 75/25 (Pro Growth) or 80/20 (High Stakes) and scales to 100% - top High Stakes tiers pay 100% plus $4,000-$10,000 fixed payouts |
| Payout frequency | On-demand (24/7), typically processed within 12-24 hours | First payout 14 days after receiving the funded account, then every two weeks; the cycle resets each time the account scales |
| First payout | Same day you are funded, on demand 24/7 | 14 days after the funded account is issued |
| Minimum payout | $50 | $150 (after profit split); crypto withdrawals capped at $1,500 per request |
| Scaling | Case-by-case review after roughly three consecutive profitable funded months; firm references scaling up to $2M for top performers (no published formula). Max standard allocation $200K. | Hyper Growth doubles the account at every 10% target up to $4M; Pro Growth scales incrementally to $500K; High Stakes scales 10% steps to $500K with split rising 80/20 to 100/0 + fixed payouts; Bootcamp scales every 5% up to $4M |
Who should choose which?
· You're buying a $50K account ($180 vs $309).
· You want to withdraw more often (On demand vs Bi-weekly).
· You trade the news.
· You want clearer, more stable rules (rules grade A vs B).
· Independent reputation matters to you (Trustpilot 4.8 vs 4.7).
· You want the cheaper entry ($19 vs $20).
· The headline profit split matters most (100% vs 90%).
Is Breakout better than The5ers?
It depends what you weigh: The5ers pays the higher profit split; The5ers has the cheaper entry point; Breakout rates higher on Trustpilot.
Which is cheaper, Breakout or The5ers?
The5ers has the lower-priced entry challenge ($19 vs $20). At the $50K size, Breakout is cheaper ($180 vs $309).
Does Breakout or The5ers allow EAs?
Breakout: Breakout Terminal and DXtrade only, no MT5/cTrader EAs. Copy trading only between your own accounts. The5ers: EAs allowed except tick-scalping, HFT, arbitrage, emulators, copy/coordinated trading - banned EAs void the account without refund..
Can US traders join Breakout or The5ers?
Breakout: yes, the US is not on its restricted list. The5ers: yes, the US is not on its restricted list.
Which pays out faster, Breakout or The5ers?
Breakout: On-demand (24/7), typically processed within 12-24 hours. The5ers: First payout 14 days after receiving the funded account, then every two weeks; the cycle resets each time the account scales.
Terms last verified against each firm's own site: 2026-10-21 / 2026-06-12. How we rate.